BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Writers' Community of York Region - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Writers' Community of York Region
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wcyork.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Writers' Community of York Region
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Toronto
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T235959
DTSTAMP:20260914T001850Z
CREATED:20260920T160144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T001850Z
UID:7115-1789862400-1795219199@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:WCYR's 2026 Past\, Present\, and Future Writing Contest Anthology
DESCRIPTION:Submit your reflections on time: what carries forward from the past\, what we are living in the present\, or what future might lie ahead.\n\nEntry submission opens 20 September 2026.\n\nEntry deadline is 20 November 2026.\n\nEntry fee: $20 WCYR/WCDR members and $25 for non-members\n\nEnter Today!\n\nPoetry (up to 48 lines)\nFlash Fiction (150-300 words)\nShort Story (1\,000-1\,500 words)\n\nAny genre is welcome. \nPrizes in each category: \n\nFirst place: $50\nSecond place: $30\nThird place: $20\nHonourable mention: free copy of anthology\n\nAll entries fitting the theme will be included in the anthology\, available May 2027 \nFor full contest details. visit wcyork.ca/contest
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/wcyrs-2026-past-present-and-future-writing-contest-anthology/
CATEGORIES:Writing Competition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-Website.png
ORGANIZER;CN="WCYR":MAILTO:wcyr.cochair@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260917T124135Z
CREATED:20260916T190055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124135Z
UID:7139-1792089000-1796333400@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:"Video Game Writing Portfolio" with Kim Sparks
DESCRIPTION:This eight-week workshop will help you develop your video game writing portfolio. You will write elements for your portfolio\, including: a brief scene in script format\, character bio\, lore entry\, object description\, and barks/NPC dialogue. At the end of the course\, you will have a one-on-one meeting with Kim to discuss your portfolio and next steps. \nThursdays\nOctober 15 to December 3 – 18:30-21:30 \nWCYR members receive a $50 discount with the code: disc2026
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/video-game-writing-portfolio/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Online
CATEGORIES:Courses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-16-145346.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260904T232027Z
CREATED:20260904T231620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T232027Z
UID:7075-1792234800-1792245600@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:Local Authors Market
DESCRIPTION:The Keswick Branch of Georgina Public Library is having a Local Authors Market on Saturday\, 17 October 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nSave the date for our Local Authors Market! Authors can reserve a booth to connect with local readers and sell copies of their books. Keep an eye on our website and social media for more information. \nCome out and meet some amazing local authors! Browse their books\, find your next great read\, and have your favourites signed.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/local-authors-market/
LOCATION:Georgina Public Library – Keswick Branch\, 90 Wexford Dr.\, Keswick\, Ontario\, L4P 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,BookVendors,Local Author Showcase
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-04-191140.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T213000
DTSTAMP:20260917T124046Z
CREATED:20260916T185827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124046Z
UID:7134-1792434600-1792445400@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:"Screenwriting - The Basics" with Kim Sparks
DESCRIPTION:This seven-week workshop teaches you the basics of screenwriting while you complete a short script. You will learn how to format your screenplay\, create compelling characters\, write effective dialogue\, write scenes\, and develop your plot. At the end of the course\, you will have a one-on-one meeting with Kim to discuss your script and next steps. \nMondays\nOctober 19 to November 30 – 18:30-21:30 \nWCYR members receive a $50 discount with the code: disc2026
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/screenwriting-the-basics-with-kim-sparks/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Online
CATEGORIES:Courses
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-16-145346.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T183000
DTSTAMP:20260814T170048Z
CREATED:20260814T170018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T170048Z
UID:7012-1793125800-1793125800@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:The Business of Bookselling: Managing Records\, Taxes\, and Publishing Costs with Elise Abram
DESCRIPTION:Once your book is published\, you are running a small business. This workshop explores the practical\, financial\, and administrative responsibilities involved in publishing and selling books\, helping authors understand the often-overlooked aspects and hidden costs of the business. \nThis session examines: \n\nhiring freelancers\ntool subscriptions\nobtaining ISBNs\npublishing/distribution\nroyalties\nbookkeeping: sales and expense recording\nincome tax and HST reporting\n\nFocusing on the financial side of being an author\, participants will learn about the ongoing operating costs\, such as website expenses\, software\, and subscription services that are often overlooked when authors calculate the true cost of publishing. We will also discuss why accurate record-keeping matters\, and how good systems can make it easier to monitor the success of their books and prepare financial information. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have a clearer understanding of the business side of publishing and the steps they can take to manage their writing activities more effectively. \nAbout Elise Abram: \nElise Abram is an author\, editor\, award-winning YA author\, and founder of EMSA Publishing. Since 2015\, she has helped authors through the publishing process\, offering services such as editing\, interior formatting\, cover design\, and distribution. A retired English teacher with over 25 years of experience\, Elise holds an MEd in Curriculum Studies. She now channels her passion for teaching into supporting writers\, working closely with authors on the craft of writing\, editing\, and publishing\, offering practical\, experience-based advice.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/the-business-of-bookselling-managing-records-taxes-and-publishing-costs-with-elise-abram/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-14-125432.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR